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June 25, 2023

Children’s movement affects health and development but research is lacking in Africa: here’s why

Catherine Draper, University of the Witwatersrand; Anthony Okely, University of Wollongong; Aoko Oluwayomi, University of Lagos, and Chalchisa Abdeta, University of Wollongong

Africa contributes less than 1% of research worldwide on movement behaviours in children. This means that research on movement behaviours has largely excluded over 16% of the world’s population.

Une activité physique régulière permet de prévenir et de gérer de nombreuses maladies chroniques.

February 1, 2023

Les enfants ne font pas assez d'activité physique: une nouvelle étude lance l'alerte sanitaire

Taru Manyanga, University of Northern British Columbia; Chalchisa Abdeta, University of Wollongong; Dawn Tladi, University of Botswana, and Rowena Naidoo, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Des facteurs tels que la famille et les amis, des communautés plus sûres, un environnement scolaire positif et des ressources adéquates sont souvent associés à une activité physique accrue.

Regular physical activity helps to prevent and manage many chronic diseases. Amorn Suriyan/Shutterstock

January 29, 2023

Children and teens aren’t doing enough physical activity – new study sounds a health warning

Taru Manyanga, University of Northern British Columbia; Chalchisa Abdeta, University of Wollongong; Dawn Tladi, University of Botswana, and Rowena Naidoo, University of KwaZulu-Natal

Factors such as having supportive family and friends, safer communities, positive school environments and adequate resources, are often associated with more physical activity.

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